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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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